Bus and Coach from Preston to Bristol: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Preston to Bristol

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Preston to Bristol from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

£19

Wednesday

Thursday

£15

Friday

Saturday

£18

Sunday

£23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 30m	03:20	Preston	Coach Station	09:50	Bristol	Coach Station		Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
	National Express	9h 0m	22:35	Preston	Coach Station	07:35	Bristol	Coach Station		Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 50m	14:15	Preston	Coach Station	22:05	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 14:15:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	6h 30m	03:20	Preston	Coach Station	09:50	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	9h 0m	22:35	Preston	Coach Station	07:35	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 50m	14:15	Preston	Coach Station	22:05	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 14:15:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	10h 45m	14:15	Preston	Coach Station	01:00	Bristol	Coldharbour Lane	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 14:15:00 to Coldharbour Lane, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
National Express	6h 30m	03:20	Preston	Coach Station	09:50	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	9h 0m	22:35	Preston	Coach Station	07:35	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 30m	03:20	Preston	Coach Station	09:50	Bristol	Coach Station		Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
	National Express	9h 0m	22:35	Preston	Coach Station	07:35	Bristol	Coach Station		Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Preston to Bristol is £15 on 05/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Preston and Bristol

See here how frequent the connections between Preston and Bristol are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Preston to Bristol. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Preston and Bristol.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 4 coaches from Preston to Bristol, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Preston and Bristol, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Preston to Bristol

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Preston to Bristol in one click! Book your bus ticket from Preston to Bristol starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus	£15
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	03:20
Latest Coach	22:35
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	256.8 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Preston to Bristol

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Preston for Bristol: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£19

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£15

Friday 06/02

Saturday 07/02

£23

Sunday 08/02

£23

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£21

Wednesday 11/02

£18

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

£23

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

Monday 23/02

Tuesday 24/02

Wednesday 25/02

Thursday 26/02

Friday 27/02

Saturday 28/02

£19

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Preston to Bristol

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Preston to Bristol, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £15, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Preston to Bristol. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Preston to Bristol, with £15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

How to save money travelling from Preston to Bristol

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Preston to Bristol in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Preston to Bristol, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Preston to Bristol are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Preston to Bristol

These are the most booked bus companies between Preston to Bristol from our users.

National Express from Preston to Bristol

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Preston to Bristol:

Cheapest Price	£19
Fastest Coach	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	03:20
Last Coach	22:35
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	30/01/2026

FlixBus from Preston to Bristol

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Preston to Bristol:

Cheapest Price	£15
Fastest Coach	7h 50m
Earliest Coach	14:15
Last Coach	14:15
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	29/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Preston and Bristol

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Preston and Bristol.

Coach Station

Carlisle St

Bus Station (Stand 27)

Deepdale Stadium

Sir Tom Finney Way

Little Oaks Coach Stop

Little Oaks Little Oaks

Railway Station

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Preston to Bristol

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Preston to Bristol? Or which bus companies serve the route Preston to Bristol? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Preston to Bristol bus

How much does a Preston - Bristol coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Preston - Bristol bus trip is available from £15 and takes 7h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Preston to Bristol?

The connection Preston to Bristol is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £30. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Preston - Bristol route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Preston to Bristol is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bristol from Preston take?

The quickest coach from Preston to Bristol is provided by National Express and takes 6h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Preston to Bristol?

The earliest bus to Bristol departs from Preston at 03:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Preston to Bristol?

The latest bus to Bristol departs from Preston at 22:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Preston - Bristol route?

Passengers looking to travel from Preston to Bristol can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bristol?

You can check all the direct connections between Preston and Bristol by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bristol from Preston?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Preston Bristol bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Preston Bristol bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Preston to Bristol on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Preston to Bristol?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Preston and Bristol. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Preston to Bristol?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Preston and Bristol change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Preston to Bristol

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Preston and to Bristol

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Preston and to Bristol. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!